ABAT - Applied Behavior Analysis Core ABA Principles Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following best defines negative reinforcement in Applied Behavior Analysis?

Accepted Answer

Removing an aversive stimulus to increase a behavior.

Answer

Negative reinforcement involves the removal, termination, or avoidance of an aversive (unpleasant) stimulus following a behavior, which leads to an increase in the future frequency of that behavior. It is 'negative' because a stimulus is removed, and 'reinforcement' because the behavior increases.

Question 2

A child typically screams to get their parent's attention. The parent decides to stop responding to the screaming. The principle being applied is known as:

Accepted Answer

Extinction

Answer

Extinction is the process of discontinuing reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior, resulting in a decrease in that behavior. In this scenario, attention was the reinforcer for screaming, and by withholding it, the parent is applying extinction.

Question 3

An ABAT is teaching a client to wash their hands. The ABAT describes each step (turn on water, get soap, rub hands, etc.) in a clear, written protocol so that any other therapist could implement the procedure exactly the same way. Which of the seven dimensions of ABA does this most clearly represent?

Accepted Answer

Technological

Answer

The 'Technological' dimension of ABA requires that procedures are described with sufficient detail and clarity so that they can be replicated by others. A clear, step-by-step written protocol for handwashing exemplifies this principle.

Question 4

Every time a green card is presented, a student is reinforced for touching their nose. When a red card is presented, they are not reinforced. Over time, the student reliably touches their nose only when the green card is shown. The green card has become a(n):

Accepted Answer

Discriminative stimulus (SD)

Answer

A discriminative stimulus (SD) is a stimulus in the presence of which a particular response will be reinforced. The green card signals that reinforcement is available for touching the nose, thus it has gained stimulus control over that behavior.

Question 5

Which of the following is a core principle of ABA focused on ensuring that interventions target behaviors that are socially significant and important to the individual's life?

Accepted Answer

Applied

Answer

The 'Applied' dimension of ABA emphasizes that the behaviors targeted for change must be socially significant, meaning they are important to the individual and those around them, and improve their quality of life.

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

ABAT - Applied Behavior Analysis Core ABA Principles Questions and Answers